Startups
NTT DATA Business Solutions Expands in Brazil Through Acquisition of SPRO IT Solutions
NTT DATA strengthens its SAP agribusiness capabilities in Brazil with the acquisition of SPRO IT Solutions, adding new customers and industry expertise.
Startups
Turbi raises US$5.5M from Santander to Accelerate Growth and Expand Its Fleet
Turbi secures R$30M from Santander to expand its fleet, boost operational efficiency, and strengthen financial performance as it targets record 2025 growth.
Chile
Company Hero Enters Chile With a Fully Digital Virtual Office Model for Independent Professionals
Company Hero launches operations in Chile with its Virtual Office service, aiming to support freelancers and SMEs with digital formalization, convenience and a fully online onboarding experience as part of its Latin American expansion.
Startups
Celcoin Accelerates Its Growth Strategy With the Acquisition of Vulkan Labs
Celcoin announced the acquisition of Vulkan Labs, an AI-driven risk decision platform, marking its sixth purchase in three years. The deal strengthens its credit infrastructure, expands its no-code capabilities, and supports a rapidly growing ecosystem serving over 750 fintechs and digital banks.
Startups
Blis AI raises US$185K in pre-seed funding led by Magela Capital & Stamina Ventures
Blis AI raises US$185k in a pre-seed round to accelerate full automation in the tourism sector. The startup develops intelligent agents that autonomously handle ticket reissuance, reservations, and customer service.
Latam
Flips raises US$500K Launching a New Model for Safe Buying and Selling in Argentina
Flips launches in Argentina with a disruptive resale model, guaranteed purchases, and a focus on trust, speed, and transparency. The platform targets USD 1M in its first year.
Artificial Intelligence
iFood Acquires Advolve to Boost Its AI-Powered Ads Strategy in 2025
iFood acquires Advolve to scale its AI-powered advertising solutions, enhance performance marketing and accelerate retail media growth across Latin America.
Startups
Matera acquires Fáciltech, projecting a combined US$126.5M revenue in 2026
Matera acquires Fáciltech in its largest M&A deal to date, strengthening its core banking strategy and expanding its presence in Brazil’s financial technology market.
Startups
Meet the Winning Startups of the 100+ Labs Accelerator 2025
100+ Labs Accelerator 2025 empowers LATAM startups with sustainability-driven innovation, funding, mentorship, and corporate pilot opportunities.
Startups
Warburg Pincus acquires 64.6% of Voll from Localiza for USD$72 M
Warburg Pincus will acquire Localiza’s 64.6% stake in corporate travel startup Voll, valuing the company at R$ 606 million and marking a new phase in its growth strategy.
Startups
Sensify Secures USD$ 2 Million to Scale Its Smart Cooling Technology Globally
The Argentine startup Sensify secures USD 2M to boost its international expansion and advance its real-time data and smart cooling platform.
Brands
McKinsey 2025: How Latin American Companies Are Scaling New Business Creation
Latin American companies are accelerating new business creation, achieving faster profitability and stronger revenues than global peers, according to McKinsey’s State of New Business Building 2025 report.